ChatGPT Search: New Features and Global Rollout

ChatGPT now offers free users web search capabilities across all platforms.

### ChatGPT Search: Exciting Updates and Features for All Users
* 🗣 Kevin Wheel, the product lead for OpenAI, announced the rollout of ChatGPT search to all logged-in free users, enhancing the tool's ability to **access real-time information from the web**.
* 📱 The updated search feature is now **faster**, **more mobile-friendly**, and includes **new Maps experiences** based on user feedback received over the past two months.
* 🔍 Users can search while conversing with ChatGPT, integrating the recently introduced **advanced voice mode**, allowing for a **more interactive experience**.
* 🌍 The search feature is available **globally across all platforms**, including chat.openai.com and mobile apps, enabling users to ask questions like **"What are some good events in San Francisco this weekend?"** directly from the main composer bar.
* 🎥 Rich visual content, such as **images and lists**, will be provided in response to queries, enhancing the **conversational nature** of the search.
* ⚡ Additionally, users can set ChatGPT as their **default search engine** for faster web navigation, receiving relevant answers with **clear citations**.
* 📍 The mobile experience has been optimized, allowing users to **find local businesses and see detailed information**, including **outdoor seating options**, directly within ChatGPT.
* 🗓 Finally, users can utilize the voice feature to access **up-to-date information**, such as local events, and even learn phrases in different languages, enhancing the **overall utility of ChatGPT**.

Search—12 Days of OpenAI: Day 8

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Introduction to ChatGPT search and announcement of new features, including improved search, integration with voice mode, and availability for free users.

Improved search functionality with faster speeds, better mobile experience, and new Maps features.

Search integration with voice mode, allowing users to search by speaking to ChatGPT.

Search availability for all logged-in free users globally on all platforms.

Demonstration of ChatGPT search functionality, including searching for events, navigating to websites, and using conversational search.

Users can search directly from the main composer bar or by clicking the "Search the web" icon.

ChatGPT automatically determines if a question requires web information, but users can also force web search.

Search results include rich visuals, lists, and links to sources.

Conversational search allows for follow-up questions and уточнения without modifying keywords.

Additional features and improvements based on user feedback, including faster web navigation and optimized mobile experience.

Faster web navigation by using ChatGPT as the default search engine.

Optimized mobile experience with rich visuals and integrated maps.

Improved mobile search for businesses with specific features, like outdoor patios and heaters.

Demonstration of search in Advanced Voice Mode.

Access real-time information and search the web using voice commands.

Example of searching for events in Zurich and New York using voice commands and follow-up questions.

Example of asking for translations using voice commands.

Recap of the announced features and call to action for users and developers.

Search is rolling out to all logged-in free users.

Encouragement to create a free account for better features and rate limits.

Announcement of a Dev Day with more exciting announcements.